{
  "id": 19820691,
  "title": "J&K Security: There Should Be No Room For Complacency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/j-k-security-there-should-be-no-room-for-complacency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:17:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/jk-security-there-should-be-no-room-for-complacency"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recent spate of violent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir has highlighted the fragile security situation in the region. On November 11, a group of assailants on a motorcycle attacked a CRPF checkpoint in Kulgam, wounding three personnel. Later that same day, in Kishtwar, two special police officers were abducted and found dead with gunshot wounds. These brazen attacks suggest that militant activity remains a significant threat, and that the militants possess the skills and knowledge to strike when the opportunity arises. Most troubling is that the attackers targeted security forces rather than innocent civilians, sending a clear message to the government and administration in Jammu and Kashmir that complacency is not an option.\n\nThe security forces appear to have grown increasingly confident that militancy is on the decline, but these latest incidents should dispel any such complacency. The militants are intimately familiar with the local terrain and can move about the region with a low profile. While the security establishment relies heavily on armed personnel, surveillance, and combing operations, it must also bolster its intelligence gathering capabilities. Relying solely on these measures without a robust network of informers leaves the forces vulnerable to surprise attacks. It is doubtful that such sophisticated operations could be carried out without leaving behind clues that a strong intelligence network would have detected. The security forces must conduct a thorough review of their methods and identify any weaknesses that allowed these attacks to occur.\n\nBeyond the tactical issues, there is also a broader political question that must be addressed. The bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate union territories in 2019 was touted as a temporary measure, but the prolonged delay has not brought any tangible benefits to the people. Instead, it has deprived them of an elected government with real powers and left crucial decisions in the hands of a Lieutenant Governor. Restoring the state's unified status and returning power to the people is essential to rebuilding public trust in the administration. An elected government accountable to the legislature is indispensable to fostering a sense of ownership and participation among the populace. The central government cannot claim to be committed to lasting peace while alienating the people from the decision-making process. The time has come for an urgent and comprehensive review of both the security situation and the political arrangement in Jammu and Kashmir. Lives cannot be lost due to negligence in security or intelligence failures. It is unacceptable for human lives to be sacrificed on the altar of administrative complacency and inadequate intelligence gathering.",
  "summary": "Two ghastly incidents within less than 24 hours have exposed the precarious security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. On November 11, motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on a CRPF checkpoint in Kulgam, injuring three personnel. In a separate incident in Kishtwar, two special police officers were abducted and subsequently found dead with bullet wounds. The audacity and precision of these…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}